@@TheRunwayRyan Hi Runway Ryan! I'm from S.W. Missouri and my life was saved from the grips of death during my respiratory failure when I was 39. I'm now 45 years old and still kickin'!!
@@justuhking3605 I no longer work for the company, but we only allowed ride alongs for other police/fire/ems/doctors. It was extremely rare that we even allowed them to ride along.
x27timesx I wish I could. I have “retired” from the fire department and from this job as well. I am now a professional pilot flying fixed wing, so most new videos will reflect that change.
Thank you for the kind words! I’m new to the TH-cam thing, but my goal is to have more videos coming soon. Be sure to like and subscribe to get a notification when I put another one up.
Got to do a fly along with a local air ambo service from the hospital. Back when they had the bell rangers. They switched EC145. Haven't had a chance to catch another ride. First time in the bell I got a scene response for a level 1 trauma. Learned a whole bunch. I carry an anemometer in my gear now so if I'm LZ ops I can give accurate wind info.
I am about to start an air ambulance with rotor and fixed wing operations. It's really cool to see what other companies have! How many flights did you all average per year?
It took me 7 years of being on a ground ambulance gaining experience before I was able to get on the helicopter. I would also note that those 7 years were spent working at 2 very busy services working about 80 hours a week on average. As far as getting in to it, it was my experience that you had to be recruited. I was recruited, and everyone I worked with was recruited as well.
@@rogt7458 yea, but the internet is a weird place where everyone is a “insert job here” So I would rather not lead by saying “well I’m a spaceship door gunner so I know what I’m talking about.
I didn't realize flight programs in the US still use this model. No insult intended, but I wouldn't fly in an A Star for love nor money. I have a good friend who still receives payments from Lycoming after the engine in his ship crapped out at 100' AGL.
My life was saved by one of these flights.
Great to hear about the good outcome! They can definitely be the difference between life or death of many people. I loved my time on the helicopter.
@@TheRunwayRyan Hi Runway Ryan! I'm from S.W. Missouri and my life was saved from the grips of death during my respiratory failure when I was 39. I'm now 45 years old and still kickin'!!
@@TheRunwayRyan how do u do a ride along
@@justuhking3605 I no longer work for the company, but we only allowed ride alongs for other police/fire/ems/doctors. It was extremely rare that we even allowed them to ride along.
These ‘ride along’ videos are amazing! Please make some more!
x27timesx I wish I could. I have “retired” from the fire department and from this job as well. I am now a professional pilot flying fixed wing, so most new videos will reflect that change.
I’m in Hot Springs love your videos. Thank you for your services!
Awesome video. God Bless you all for saving lives. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the kind words! I’m new to the TH-cam thing, but my goal is to have more videos coming soon. Be sure to like and subscribe to get a notification when I put another one up.
Got to do a fly along with a local air ambo service from the hospital. Back when they had the bell rangers. They switched EC145. Haven't had a chance to catch another ride. First time in the bell I got a scene response for a level 1 trauma. Learned a whole bunch. I carry an anemometer in my gear now so if I'm LZ ops I can give accurate wind info.
Excellent video a real lifesaver
Local guy , cool . Keep em coming.
Thanks
Little teeny tiny baby helicopter.
I am about to start an air ambulance with rotor and fixed wing operations. It's really cool to see what other companies have! How many flights did you all average per year?
How has your new job been?
Nice job, we depend on MEDEVAC Helicopter
How is he pulling pitch without touching the collective when they initially took off?
Is there a breaking mechanism to help slow the rotors once the flight is complete?
Yes sir, there is indeed. It’s is by the pilot’s left hand right alongside the collective and fuel condition lever.
cHap in slo county had these helicopters
How long did it take to have this job and how do you get into it?
It took me 7 years of being on a ground ambulance gaining experience before I was able to get on the helicopter. I would also note that those 7 years were spent working at 2 very busy services working about 80 hours a week on average.
As far as getting in to it, it was my experience that you had to be recruited. I was recruited, and everyone I worked with was recruited as well.
people don't understand that flying is a lot more than just controlling the aircraft
Not having your hand on the collective and fiddling with the GPS when transitioning from the rooftop is not exactly a smart thing to do...
@@rogt7458 yea, but the internet is a weird place where everyone is a “insert job here” So I would rather not lead by saying “well I’m a spaceship door gunner so I know what I’m talking about.
My question was more like how did he actually pull pitch without touching the collective when they initially took off?
I didn't realize flight programs in the US still use this model. No insult intended, but I wouldn't fly in an A Star for love nor money. I have a good friend who still receives payments from Lycoming after the engine in his ship crapped out at 100' AGL.
Interesting, I always thought the 350 was a reliable machine
Little rock?
Yes sir!
Thank you, I believe they have upgraded to a ec130 ?
They had one briefly, now they are in an EC135.
Hell even better. My favorite helicopter 135 . Love the sound
The sound sucks 😳🤨
Its a helicopter! The sound sucks in them in real life, I just gave you the real experience 😉
@@TheRunwayRyan I think they sound beautiful! Just how car guys like the car sounds.